Baltimore
Seven elementary students in Prince George’s Co. used razor blades from pencil sharpeners to cut their arms. A spokesman said Tuesday that a William Paca Elementary School parent alerted staff to her concerns March 29, according to WTOP. Prince George’s Co. Schools sent a crisis counseling team to the school in Landover. The school’s administration […]
Baltimore officials say more than 4 million gallons (15 million liters) of sewage and rainwater overflowed into a river as rain inundated the sewer system.The city’s Public Works department tells news outlets the sewage and rainwater mix was released Monday into the Jones Falls. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! For The Latest News: Latest News: […]
Board of Education of Baltimore County appoints Verletta White as the permanent superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools. White, who was appointed as interim superintendent, has deep roots in Baltimore dating back to her days as a student. The school system tweeted Tuesday night that White is a former BCPS student, teacher and principal. White replaces former […]
A new study has concluded that black workers in Baltimore earn far less than whites, regardless of industry. The Baltimore Sun cites the study released Monday that says blacks in the city earned about half of what white workers earned, a median of $38,688 compared to $76,992. The study also found that black workers are […]
D.C. Police Now Required To Take African American History Classes Washington, D.C. police officers are now required to participate in a new training program that includes a class on critical race theory and a visit to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to get a better understanding of the communities they police. Mayor […]
The city has a dark past with segregation.
I had the chance to return to my alma mater – the University of Maryland College Park – this weekend to host the Maryland Gospel Choir’s Spring Concert. The event was held at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center right on campus and it was a spirit filled night. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bho5t0RBfl3/?taken-by=maurettebclark I was a member […]
UMD Athletic Director Kevin Anderson (pictrued righ) has resigned. He made the announcement on Friday. Anderson has led the athletic department since 2010. He facilitated the institution’s move from the ACC to the Big Ten Conference and led the Terps to six national championships and 12 appearances in the finals of national championships. “I am […]
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced racial sensitivity training for cops.